
About this product
A lightweight, water-based face and body foundation designed for all-day wear with sweat and humidity resistance, offered in an extensive shade range.
Full ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Aqua (Water), Alcohol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyurethane-35, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, VP/VA Copolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum (Fragrance), Aluminum Hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, BHT, Tocopherol, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
Guru Score
Yay
5 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
What they flagged
Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
What the gurus are saying
This foundation earns consistent praise for staying put through sweat, heat, and humidity, making it a standout choice for active lifestyles, outdoor work, and special occasions where longevity matters. The water-based formula applies best with a synthetic brush and adapts across skin types: those with oily skin find it holds well with minimal prep, while those with drier skin benefit from a moisturizer underneath. What keeps coming back in the feedback is the invisible finish that reads like real skin yet offers light to medium coverage, paired with a balanced texture that self-sets without drying or looking heavy.
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Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.
A lightweight, water-based face and body foundation designed for all-day wear with sweat and humidity resistance, offered in an extensive shade range.
Yes. All 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
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